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Fish Tales, Galveston, TX

Fish Tales

3.8
3.8
856 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

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Located across the street from Pleasure Pier, break away from the beach and enjoy fresh fare on the most popular beachfront balcony on the Seawall in Galveston. Fish Tales specializes in seafood straight from the Gulf of Mexico, as well as pastas, steaks, salads and more. Start with our famous Shrimp Kisses – bacon-wrapped and stuffed with jalapeno Jack cheese. Then savor Galveston seafood by trying one of our signature dishes like Fresh Catch Redfish, Fried Shrimp, Blackened Stuffed Catfish Etouffée or Succulent Snow Crab Legs. After an incredible meal, indulge in our large assortment of ice cream and desserts that will satisfy any sweet tooth! Fish Tales in Galveston is open daily for lunch and dinner with great happy specials including beers & cocktails.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Planning your next party has never been so easy or delicious! Fish Tales offers online ordering for all your event catering needs. Build your order, checkout and let us take care of the rest!
  • Private party facilities
    Fish Tales offers private dining for 16 to 85 guests. With a fun atmosphere, and close proximity to the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Fish Tales is the perfect setting for a lively and memorable special event. Make your event feel completely unique by customizing the menu and decorations.
  • Private party contact
    Sales & Event Manager: (409) 762-8545
  • Delivery & takeout
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What 856 people are saying

Fish Tales reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fish Tales offers "phenomenal" food and a "spectacular" view, especially from the balcony overlooking Pleasure Pier. Guests rave about the fresh seafood and accommodating service. While some found the prices high, others praise the unique dishes like shrimp kisses and coconut shrimp. Reservations are recommended for a seamless experience.
856 Reviews
  1. Sam

    Houston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Peel shrimp was bland no seasoning and no flavor No variety of cheese for salad No validation for parking if only eating Tipping was lower because of the restaurant and facilities

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  2. Stephanie08

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Fish Tales. Food was phenomenal. We has shrimp kisses, hush puppies, Chicken BLT, and fish and chips. My kids had chicken strips, and a cheeseburger. They especially loved the Icees. Our server was very accommodating, and on did a great job. Food was running a little slow, but we were not in a hurry, and our server kept us updated on what was going on. We will be back!

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    Austin1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Just horrible. I have no words. Over priced, all though server was great there was no saving the experience, the profanity.

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  4. Mike VIP

    Houston16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was great. The food was pretty good but nothing special. The shrimp on the poboy was small were no better than frozen packaged from the grocery store. The fresh peel shrimp were fabulous and the fried oysters were pretty good. The fish in the fish and chips was overcooked. Overall, a good experience.

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  5. Brandon

    Unspecified2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good, but something’s were charged without us being told it would be extra. The service for such a not so busy night needed to be a little better, and the same for the food wait time

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  6. Raj

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was just okay, nothing to shout about. But the service by our waiter, Mike, was exceptional. Kudos to Mike!

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  7. Christina

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The waitress Mary Lou was very nice. She attended to us the whole time we were there. Food was good and overall service was great.

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  8. Patrick

    Nashville1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was good ambience was good. My tuna was very tasty. Wife ordered blackened redfish there was no blacked seasoning on it. The bread pudding was unique, but very tasty.

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  9. Niebes

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time here. Excellent view of the beach & Pleasure Pier. The food tasted delicious. Prices were reasonable… especially considering the view. Service was ok… nothing to brag or complain about. Expect to pay for parking. ($15) Overall highly recommend.

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  10. Donna-Mark

    Houston4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We’re now expected to pay $15 to park in their lot and then pay the HIGH prices of their food, which has gone downhill hill. This will be our last visit to Fish Tails

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FAQs

Fish Tales offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (409) 762-8545.

Fish Tales is rated 3.8 stars by 856 OpenTable diners.

Fish Tales does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Fish Tales

2502 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    25th Street
  • Area
    Galveston
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Planning your next party has never been so easy or delicious! Fish Tales offers online ordering for all your event catering needs. Build your order, checkout and let us take care of the rest!
  • Private party facilities
    Fish Tales offers private dining for 16 to 85 guests. With a fun atmosphere, and close proximity to the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Fish Tales is the perfect setting for a lively and memorable special event. Make your event feel completely unique by customizing the menu and decorations.
  • Private party contact
    Sales & Event Manager: (409) 762-8545
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